SHARJAH REAL ESTATE HEATS UP ON RECORD DEMAND

Emirate posts best-ever Dh44.3 billion in real estate deals as renters and buyers target family communities offering more affordability and space

- BY NIVETHA DAYANAND Assistant Business Editor

Sharjah's property market is seeing its strongest phase in years, with demand clustering around key community hubs such as Muwaileh, Al Zahia, Aljada and Masaar. New master-planned districts, connectivity to Dubai and competitive pricing have drawn a new profile of buyers and tenants, setting the stage for structural growth rather than a short-term cycle.

Families working in Dubai are increasingly selecting Sharjah for affordability and space, while investors are treating the emirate as a stable, value-growth market. This shift is most visible in the new community corridors that sit along strategic highways linking Sharjah to Dubai.

Pulkit Mehta, Senior Portfolio Manager at Banke International Properties, said activity is being driven by strong end-user appetite. “Sharjah gives you far more per square foot than Dubai, without compromising on connectivity or community. Muwaileh has become a magnet for families and young professionals who work in Dubai but want affordability and a sense of stability.”

He added that the narrative around Sharjah has changed meaningfully. “Aljada, now considered Sharjah’s ‘city within a city’, has flipped the old narrative on its head. It is no longer the budget alternative; it is an aspirational address with solid infrastructure and a self-contained lifestyle offering.”

Property deals in Sharjah surged to Dh44.3 billion in the first nine months of 2025, a jump of 58.3 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. That already exceeds the total for full-year 2024 and marks the strongest performance on record for the emirate.